Sporleder Family History

Sporleder Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of leather straps for spurs from Middle Low German spore ‘spur’.

It combines two key elements: the term for ‘spur’ and the word for ‘leather’.

The name reflects the trade and craftsmanship involved in creating leather goods associated with horse riding.

This etymology highlights the significance of leatherwork in German culture, especially in relation to equestrian activities.

Occupational names like this were common in historical naming conventions, providing insight into professions of the time.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Schroeder, Rohleder, Sporer, Schleder, Spilker, Reder, Speer, Schleyer, Schilder, Spuhler

14,000 record(s) for Sporleder

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
694	Military Records
304	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

Where is the Sporleder family from?

You can see how Sporleder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporleder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sporleder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Sporleder families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sporleder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sporleder families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporleder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sporleder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sporleder. 49% of Sporleder men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Sporleder women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sporleder were Clerk and Teacher.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer

49%

Laborer

16%

Carpenter

7%

Clerk

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Secretary

40%

New worker

20%

farm wife

20%

Teacher

20%

What Sporleder family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Sporleder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporleder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 304 immigration records available for the last name Sporleder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 694 military records available for the last name Sporleder. For the veterans among your Sporleder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sporleder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sporleder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sporleder in 1963 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporleder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.